What is the output of the following C++ program?

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
class Base {
public:
    virtual void show() = 0;
};
class Derived : public Base {
public:
    void show() override {
        cout << "Derived";
    }
};
int main() {
    Derived obj;
    obj.show();
    return 0;
}
                        

Options

  • A. Base
  • B. Derived
  • C. Compilation error because Base is abstract
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Derived

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Base is abstract, but Derived provides an implementation of the pure virtual function show(). Therefore, Derived is a concrete class and its object can be created. Calling obj.show() prints Derived.